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Desha County
Tillar, AR
71670
71670 ZIP Code — Tillar, AR
Desha County, Arkansas
ZIP code 71670 is located in
Tillar ,
Arkansas ,
within Desha County .
It covers approximately 200.25 square miles and serves a population of
1,056 residents.
This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone,
served by area code 870 .
About ZIP code 71670
The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $83,300. Owner-occupancy is high at 80%, well above the national average.
The gap between median ($40,955) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. 42% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 20 minutes is near the national average.
College attainment at 16% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.
Health indicators show elevated rates of diabetes (15%), smoking (24%) compared to national benchmarks.
Notable community characteristics include disability rates above the national average at 28%.
Overall, ZIP code 71670 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.
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Demographics
updated 05/2026
Population
Total population
1,056
Population density
5 / sq mi
State FIPS
05
County FIPS
041
Geography
Land area
200.25 sq mi
Water area
6.23 sq mi
Latitude
33.6972
Longitude
-91.5015
Timezone
Central (CT)
Area code
870
Economics
updated 05/2026
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
60.8%
64.1%
50.4%
$50k – $100k
26.0%
27.0%
29.9%
$100k – $200k
7.5%
6.4%
15.7%
Over $200k
5.6%
2.5%
4.0%
Demographics & statistics
$40,955
Median household income
15.8%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Age summary
Group Count % Under 18 212 20.1% 18 and over 844 79.9% 65 and over 306 29.0% Median age 47.9 years
Race & ethnicity
Black or African American
29%
Group Count % White 748 70.8% Black or African American 306 29% Two or more races 2 0.2%
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
60.8%
64.1%
50.4%
$50k – $100k
26.0%
27.0%
29.9%
$100k – $200k
7.5%
6.4%
15.7%
Over $200k
5.6%
2.5%
4.0%
Range % of households Under $10k 5.7% $10k–$15k 18.7% $15k–$25k 14.8% $25k–$35k 5.2% $35k–$50k 13.0% $50k–$75k 17.8% $75k–$100k 5.2% $100k–$150k 10.4% $150k–$200k 1.9% $200k+ 7.4% Median income $40,955
Housing
Housing overview
Metric Value Median home value $83,300 Median rent / month $575 Owner occupied 80.4% Renter occupied 19.6% Vacant 22.0% Single-family detached 76.9% Large apartment buildings 0.0% Mobile homes 17.3% Median rooms 5.9 Avg household size (owned) 1.81
Year built
Era % 2020 or later 0.0% 2010–2019 7.8% 2000–2009 4.8% 1990–1999 14.2% 1980–1989 11.4% 1970–1979 19.9% 1960–1969 16.3% 1950–1959 6.5% 1940–1949 9.0% 1939 or earlier 10.1%
Bedrooms
Size % of units No bedroom (studio) 3.0% 1 bedroom 1.3% 2 bedrooms 18.9% 3 bedrooms 60.7% 4 bedrooms 14.9% 5+ bedrooms 1.2%
Vehicles per household
Vehicles % of households No vehicle 17.4% 1 vehicle 25.0% 2 vehicles 40.2% 3 or more 17.4%
Heating fuel
Fuel type % Utility gas 8.5% Electricity 68.1% Propane / LP gas 22.2% Wood 0.4%
Households & families
Household type Count % Married-couple family 206 38.1% Cohabiting couple 2 0.4% Male householder, no spouse 129 23.9% Female householder, no spouse 203 37.6% Households with children under 18 111 20.6% Households with seniors (65+) 246 45.6% Average household size 1.96
Marital status
Status Male Female Never married 18.9% 28.5% Married 55.0% 40.5% Separated 10.7% 2.5% Widowed 5.9% 23.0% Divorced 9.5% 5.5%
Education
Less than 9th grade
11.3%
Some HS, no diploma
10.3%
Some college, no degree
17.7%
Graduate / professional
4.1%
Metric % HS diploma or higher 78.3% Bachelor's or higher 15.8%
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
Type Count % Nursery / preschool 13 6.3% Kindergarten 0 0.0% Elementary school 118 57.3% High school 60 29.1% College / grad school 15 7.3%
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
26.7%
Agriculture & mining
9.3%
Public administration
6.7%
Professional & management
5.4%
Arts, food & hospitality
1.0%
Transportation & utilities
0.3%
Occupation
Category % Management, business & arts 43.4% Service 8.2% Sales & office 17.7% Natural resources & construction 16.7% Production & transportation 13.9%
Employment type
Type % Private sector 77.6% Government 16.2% Self-employed 6.2% Unpaid family workers 0.0%
Commute
Method % Drive alone 97.4% Carpool 1.8% Public transit 0.0% Walk 0.8% Work from home 0.0% Other means 0.0% Avg commute (minutes) 20.4
Poverty
Married-couple families
5.3%
Female-led households
65.5%
Income support
Source % of households Social Security 42.4% Retirement income 13.7% Supplemental Security 7.0% Cash public assistance 6.3% Food stamps / SNAP 10.4%
Health indicators
Condition % Obesity 42.0% High blood pressure 44.3% High cholesterol 39.5% Diabetes 15.4% Heart disease 8.8% Stroke 4.7% Asthma 10.7% Arthritis 30.3% Kidney disease 3.9% Pulmonary disease 10.3% Cancer 7.0%
Behavior / access % Smoking 23.6% Binge drinking 12.9% No physical activity 35.3% Less than 7 hrs sleep 36.6% Depression 23.7% Fair or poor health 24.4% Poor mental health 16.8% Poor physical health 15.2% No health insurance 16.6% Visited doctor (checkup) 78.4% Visited dentist 51.2% Cholesterol screening 88.6% Teeth loss 23.2%
Veterans & disability
Veterans Count % Civilian veterans 70 8.3%
Disability % Any disability 28.4% Under 18 0.9% 18–64 years 24.7% 65 and over 53.9%
Health insurance coverage
Type % Private insurance 61.6% Public insurance 40.0% No insurance 9.8% Uninsured under 19 8.0%
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
Language Count % English only 1,026 97.2% Spanish 0 0.0% Other Indo-European 0 0.0% Asian & Pacific Islander 0 0.0% Other languages 0 0.0%
Place of birth & citizenship
Origin Count % Native born (US) 1,037 98.2% Born in same state 1,037 98.2% Born in different state 879 83.2% Foreign born 0 0.0% Naturalized citizen 19 1.8% Not a US citizen 19 100.0%
Ancestry
Ancestry Count % French 66 6.3% Italian 60 5.7%
Ancestry Count % Arab 49 4.6% English 1 0.1%
Technology access
Metric % of households Computer access 51.1% Internet access 70.2%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 71670
What city is ZIP code 71670 in?
ZIP code 71670 is primarily assigned to Tillar, Arkansas.
What county is ZIP code 71670 in?
ZIP code 71670 falls within Desha County, Arkansas.
Does ZIP code 71670 have an older population?
29% of residents in ZIP code 71670 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 71670?
17% of residents in ZIP code 71670 live below the poverty line, above the national average.
Does ZIP code 71670 have a large retiree population?
42% of households in ZIP code 71670 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.
Is ZIP code 71670 mostly owner-occupied?
80% of occupied units in ZIP code 71670 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.
What timezone is ZIP code 71670 in?
ZIP code 71670 observes the CST timezone.
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